Brixon Cemetery - Wild Tales from the Gold Rush Days

Join us on a tour of the venerable Brixton Cemetery as we visit the final resting places of some of Johannesburg’s early residents. Our cast of colourful characters includes a geologist, a missionary, some architects, an editor, a sharp-shooter, a mining magnate and his actress wife. 

We’ll also introduce you to the fiery-tempered trade unionist ‘Pickhandle’ Mary Fitzgerald and the dashing duellist and President of the Diggers Republic, Stafford Parker. Last but not least, we’ll take a moment to commiserate with the victims of Daisy De Melker’s murderous spree.

Led by Antoinette Morgan and Clare van Zweiten, this fascinating walking tour covers a distance of approximately 3kms. Please wear good walking shoes and bring along a sunhat, sunblock and drinking water. Parking will be available by the office, just past the entrance.